Why isn't Trump attending the GOP’s first presidential debate in Milwaukee?
The former president is the early front-runner in the race, raising questions if the Republican party will have a competitive primary.
The former president is the early front-runner in the race, raising questions if the Republican party will have a competitive primary.
Witness in Trump classified documents case changed lawyers, testimony, prosecutors say
After getting a new attorney, the witness provided the Justice Department with information that helped shape the revised indictment against Donald Trump and others involved in the case.
After getting a new attorney, the witness provided the Justice Department with information that helped shape the revised indictment against Donald Trump and others involved in the case.
Trump to surrender at Georgia's Fulton County Jail on Thursday
After receiving his consent bond order from a Fulton County judge, it appears former President Donald J. Trump will surrender at the Fulton County Jail this Thursday. He announced his intention to turn himself in via his social platform, Truth Social.
After receiving his consent bond order from a Fulton County judge, it appears former President Donald J. Trump will surrender at the Fulton County Jail this Thursday. He announced his intention to turn himself in via his social platform, Truth Social.
DOJ asks Texas federal court to block construction of new floating barriers at border
The Justice Department asked a Texas federal court to block the construction of any new floating barriers.
The Justice Department asked a Texas federal court to block the construction of any new floating barriers.
Border battle between Abbott, DOJ continues in Austin courtroom
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
DOJ objects to Donald Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
More funding for rural broadband infrastructure announced by Biden administration
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S.
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Trump skipping Republican presidential debate, he announces on TRUTH
Former President Donald Trump announced he will "not be doing the debates" on his TRUTH Social platform Sunday, Aug. 20.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will "not be doing the debates" on his TRUTH Social platform Sunday, Aug. 20.
From Paxton impeachment to Operation Lone Star, here's what happened This Week in Texas Politics
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
Attorneys for Daniel Perry submit petition to pardon to Gov. Abbott
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
Elon Musk takes heat after announcing apparent end of 'block' feature on X: 'Worst idea ever'
Users called Musk's proposal a mistake, adding that it would allow troll accounts to harass them.
Users called Musk's proposal a mistake, adding that it would allow troll accounts to harass them.
1st Republican debate: Which 2024 presidential candidates qualify
Next week, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.
Next week, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.
Trump cancels press conference about election fraud on lawyers’ advice
A press conference originally scheduled for Monday by former President Donald Trump promising to unveil what he claims is new evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia was canceled.
A press conference originally scheduled for Monday by former President Donald Trump promising to unveil what he claims is new evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia was canceled.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Attempts to dismiss foiled in wake of new documents
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Elon Musk says SpaceX using Starlink to aid Maui wildfire recovery
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
Biden to use Camp David backdrop hoping to improve Japan-South Korea relations
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.